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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1967

Page

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Angry Texas Senator Scolds Connally Over Budget Bill

Aikin of Paris rebukes Gov Connally for claiming the Senate's 456 million appropriation is inadequate. He defends the bill as a 2 percent to higher education and notes two missing items including 500000 for the governor's office for municipal incorporation.

A. M. Aikin Jr Paris John Connally Senate Aikin Connally Connally Tok Finance Committee S. Pews Wo Atkin Arkin

Four Million Damage From Abilene Hail Storm

Severe storms raked Texas Panhandle and South Plains with hail up to teacup size, causing extensive property damage in Abilene and surrounding areas. Four million dollars in losses were estimated as tornadoes touched down near Claude and Et ter, damaging a Phillips Petroleum nitrate plant elevator and forcing state weather watches.

Abilene Dumas Phillips Petroleum Co White Deer Panhandle South Plains

RUIDOSO MOUNTAIN AREA FIRE BEING CONTAINED

Indian firefighters battled a 3000 acre forest blaze in the Lincoln National Forest northeast of Ruidoso New Mexico. More than 600 men fought the fire with a two mile front hottest near Sawmill Canteen and Eagle Creek Canyon. Officials said containment was possible if winds stay calm and ranch outbuildings were burned. Gov Cargo visited the scene to address coordination and highway equipment needs.

Lincoln National Forest Ponderosa New Mexico Sawmill Canteen Ruidoso Guvilan Canyon Eagle Creek Canyon Forest Service Ray Page Sawmill Canyon David F. Cargo Ruidose Lloyd Davis Cargo State Highway Department

McWhinney Wins Southwest Conference Title by Ten Strokes

Robert McWhinney captures the Southwest Conference title with a ten stroke margin on the opening page report. The article highlights a clear performance lead and notes the event location and context within the season.

Robert McWhinney

Schools Urge Use of VA Building for District Expansion

Lubbock ISD called for a citizens committee to study acquiring the VA building at 1800 19th St from the federal government and coordinating with the city and county on its use. The 64 000 square foot facility could serve district offices and programs by 1975, with an estimated $350 000 remodeling and acquisition cost saving about $550 000 versus new construction.

Avalanche Journal Lubbock Independent Veterans Administration 19Th St Lubbock General Services Administration Doent Labbok Toen School Board Pres Ent Dames Whiteside Sidd Nat Williams Aostle Acquis Willismas

Tech students demand name change at Texas Tech rally

About 800 Texas Tech students gathered Friday afternoon at the Administration Building protesting a proposed name change. A student government leader urged a new procedure for the name committee to present acceptable options. The committee met Wednesday but could not reach a consensus, and leaders warned no action before the legislature adjourns.

Texas Tech Rarhier Max. Blakney Alas 12 Bakney C. A. Cash Technological Colles Texas Lubbock 8S. M. Kennedy

Today's Prayer We Ask Humility and Aid for Others

A reader offers a prayer for humility in a world of arrogance and asks God to help them remember the needs of others and to give aid in His name. Amen.

Cooper Optimistic On Lunar Landing After Spacecraft Loss

Col. Gordon Cooper, Mercury veteran and Gemini 3 commander, spoke at Reese Air Force Base praising the Apollo program despite recent Apollo capsule losses. He said the space effort is rapidly shaping up toward a lunar landing and stressed continued work on cures and problems.

Gordon Cooper Cooper Texas Arnal Air Society Angel Flight Reese Air Force Base Pennace Nate Angel Pheht Cam Texas Tech Hases Cocner

County House OKs Hospital Bill in Texas Legislature

Lubbock County Commissioners approve a permissive measure to form a countywide hospital district and seek a county election. If approved, the district would build a new teaching hospital with Texas Tech as the institutional base for future medical education in the western part of the state. Methodist Hospital in Lubbock may serve as a temporary teaching site during transition.

Austin Atul Thato Lubbock County Commissioners Court House of Representatives Senate Lubbock Apaftoia School Alcdeine Texas Tech Methodist Hospital Lishbock Coordinating Board State College and University System P Last Moonth Tech Tabhistiie

Robber Escapes as Night Attendant Fires At Looters

A service station in Lubbock reported a robbery on Friday with an 18 year old attendant Jimmy Correll firing two shots at the suspect, who fled with about 125 dollars. Police described the bandit as male and wearing a coat, possibly leaving by an alley to escape a second shot. No one was injured. Witnesses said no getaway car was seen. The incident follows a spree of five robberies in the city since late November.

Lubbock Amarillo Moninas South Plains Crosby County Crosby Jimmy Correll Ince Oil Co Th Sto Ave. Hy Bue DT Hosuess Correll Welpore Gino

Two Lubbock Men Die In Arkansas Crash

A heavy rain car wreck about four miles north of Little Rock on U.S. 62 65 killed C E L Billy Breiner 92 and Dr N A Cox 52 both from Lubbock. Two others were injured including Howell and Whiteley with extensive injuries. The four were en route to Lakeview for a fishing trip when their rented car struck a left rear of an empty truck trailer on a curve. Rainfall in the area was heavy with inches reported.

Lubbock Here U.S Boone County Hospital Harrison C. EL Billy Breiner 16Th St Planex Corp N. A. Cox 27Th St Arefite Douidas Tie Little Pooch Aris Pherrivon Little Rock Howell Lubbock Board of Realtors Howell & Chapman Realtors Quad Soth Jr J. W. Chatpeman & Sons, Realtors Lakeview Ark Ball Shoals Lake Fayetteville Bay Breeze Theroa Tasior Larry Doyle Bradford Ele Cox Briner Ste Two Lubbock

Shrine Spring Activity in Lubbock Draws 1500 Attendees

Shrine officials announce a spring ceremonial at Pioneer Hotel in downtown Lubbock with 1500 Shriners and wives expected. Jean Raywell Annarile and Texas Tech figures to speak at a luncheon and contract details for the annual charity event to be revealed. A parade and motor sports display are planned through downtown with activities at the Fair Bark Coliseum and surrounding streets.

Lubbock Pioneer Hotel Bec Mires Gang Carea Sear Panhandle Jean Raywell Bs Texas Tech Cohletie Fair Bark Pooch Khivec Shine ‘Temple Ecemen We40

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